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RARE ORIGINAL NOS VINTAGE KWIK METAL ZIPPER — 9” BLACK HERRINGBONE COTTON TAPE
Up for sale is an exceptional find for the serious vintage restorer or high-end reproduction garment maker: an original vintage KWIK closed-end metal zipper removed from an original factory bundle of 25 New Old Stock examples. Each zipper is unused and has never been installed.
These are not modern reproductions. They are authentic mid-century American-made fasteners manufactured by the U.S. Rubber Company, a primary supplier for WWII and post-war military gear.
Each zipper measures approximately 9” and features No. 5 metal teeth, black cotton herringbone tape, and the distinctive shield-shaped KWIK pull. The reverse of the pull is marked “MADE IN USA,” although stamp clarity varies from zipper to zipper.
This style is commonly used by restorers working on vintage flight jackets, workwear, leather garments, denim, trousers, and high-end reproduction clothing.
• Original 1940s-era New Old Stock
• Price is for one zipper
Key Features for Restorers:
• The "KWIK" Brand: Significantly rarer than Talon or Conmar and associated with specific USAAF flight-jacket applications and period workwear.
• Verified No. 5 Gauge: The teeth measure approximately 5mm across when closed. This is the period-correct medium-weight style used for WWII and post-war flight-jacket pockets and sleeves, including A-2, G-1, and similar garments.
• Art Deco “Bell” Pull: Features the distinctive shield-shaped pull tab marked “KWIK,” with “MADE IN USA” stamped on the reverse.
• Herringbone Cotton Tape: Authentic black cotton tape in a distinct herringbone weave—ideal for period-correct repairs where modern polyester tape looks out of place.
• Size: Approximately 9” long. Ideal for pocket and sleeve repairs on A-2, G-1, B-10, or M-41 jackets, as well as vintage denim and trouser flies.
Condition:
Unused New Old Stock with expected variation from long-term storage. The cotton tape remains strong and flexible, the teeth align properly, and the sliders operate as intended.
Individual zippers may show lighter “MADE IN USA” stamping, minor surface marks, slight oxidation, or other normal storage-related variation. Photographs show representative examples from the opened factory bundle.
Please select the desired quantity before purchasing. Quantity discounts are automatically applied.
12” wood rule and $2 bill for size reference only
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